Can a patent owner be represented by a non-registered practitioner in reexamination?
No, a patent owner cannot be represented by a person who is not registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) during a reexamination proceeding. MPEP 2213 clearly states: “A patent owner may not be represented during a reexamination proceeding by any person who is not registered to practice before the…
Read MoreCan a patent attorney update the correspondence address for a patent owner?
Can a patent attorney update the correspondence address for a patent owner? Yes, a patent attorney can update the correspondence address for a patent owner, but there are specific requirements to follow. According to MPEP 2805: “A patent owner’s change of address may be filed with the USPTO through the Office of Patent Legal Administration…
Read MoreWhat is double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings?
MPEP 2622 addresses the issue of double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings. The section states: “Double correspondence with the patent owner or owners and the patent owner’s attorney or agent, or with more than one attorney or agent, will not be undertaken.“ This means that the USPTO will not send multiple copies of the same…
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